Thursday, April 2, 2015

TELL THE STORY OF THE IRISH POTATO FAMINE


The Irish potato famine that took place in the mid 19th century in Ireland had far reaching social, political, economic and personal effects and could so easily have been avoided. The disaster was exacerbated by Victorian England’s mismanagement of the affair. Do your research  and tell the story of this terrible period in Irish history.  
Familiarize yourself with the issue:
Videos to watch and make notes on:
·         “Irish potato famine” http://www.teachertube.com/video/irish-potato-famine-115330
Reading material to make notes on:
·         “The Irish famine” http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/victorians/famine_01.shtml
·         “Irish potato famine” http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/famine/  
BBC Documentaries to watch and make notes on:
·         “The Great Famine – Part I” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uNMGzSL42U
“The Great Famine- Part II” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJGQVQvtekM

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